Chengalam South Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Kottayam, Kerala - Census 2011
Chengalam South is a Census Town city situated in Kottayam taluka of Kottayam district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total 3,865 families residing in the Chengalam South city. The total population of Chengalam South is 16,111 out of which 7,921 are males and 8,190 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Chengalam South is 1,034.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Chengalam South city is 1571 which is 10% of the total population. There are 836 male children and 735 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Chengalam South is 879 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,034).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chengalam South is 97.9%. Thus Chengalam South has a higher literacy rate compared to 97.2% of Kottayam district. The male literacy rate is 98.72% and the female literacy rate is 97.21% in Chengalam South.
Chengalam South Census Town has total administration over 3,865 houses to which it supplies basic amenities such as water and sewerage. It is also authorized to build roads within Census Town limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.
Chengalam South Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Chengalam South Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 1,571 | 836 | 735 |
| Literacy | 97.9% | 88.3% | 88.5% |
| Scheduled Caste | 708 | 356 | 352 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 32 | 18 | 14 |
| Illiterate | 1,870 | 927 | 943 |
Caste-wise Population - Chengalam South
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 4.4% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.2% of total population in Chengalam South.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 708 | 356 | 352 |
| Schedule Tribe | 32 | 18 | 14 |
Religion-wise Population - Chengalam South
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Chengalam South is 8,381 which is 52.02% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Chengalam South is 4,548 which is 28.23% of the total population. Below is the religion-wise population of Chengalam South as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 8,381 | (52.02%) | 4,155 | 4,226 |
| Muslim | 4,548 | (28.23%) | 2,244 | 2,304 |
| Christian | 3,163 | (19.63%) | 1,511 | 1,652 |
| Sikh | 2 | (0.01%) | 1 | 1 |
| Buddhist | 1 | (0.01%) | 0 | 1 |
| Jain | 1 | (0.01%) | 1 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 15 | (0.09%) | 9 | 6 |
Literacy Rate - Chengalam South
The total literacy rate of Chengalam South was 97.94% in 2011 which is greater than the average literacy rate of 94% of Kerala. Population-wise, out of total 14,241 literates, males were 6,994 while females were 7,247. Also the male literacy rate was 98.72% and the female literacy rate was 97.21% in Chengalam South.
| Chengalam South | Kerala | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 97.21% | 92.07% |
| Male | 98.72% | 96.11% |
| Total | 97.94% | 94% |
Sex Ratio - Chengalam South
The Sex Ratio of Chengalam South is 1,034. Thus per every 1000 men there were 1,034 females in Chengalam South. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 879 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,034 ) of Chengalam South.
Child Population - Chengalam South
According to Census 2011, there were 1,571 children between aged 0 to 6 years in Chengalam South. Out of which 836 were male while 735 were female.
Working Population - Chengalam South
In Chengalam South Census Town out of total population, 5,694 were engaged in work activities. 79.5% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 20.5% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 5,694 workers engaged in Main Work, 55 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 388 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 4,527 | 3,713 | 814 |
| Cultivators | 55 | 52 | 3 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 388 | 276 | 112 |
| Household Industries | 66 | 53 | 13 |
| Other Workers | 4,018 | 3,332 | 686 |
| Marginal Workers | 1,167 | 593 | 574 |
| Non Working | 10,417 | 3,615 | 6,802 |
Chengalam South Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Chengalam South is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 16,111 | 88.4% | 1,034 |
Map of Chengalam South, Kottayam, Kerala
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Chengalam South, Kottayam, Kerala - Wikipedia